ARKA News Agency
Nov 11 2004
RA Parliament Head receives political directors of German and French
MFA
Presentation of film “Fortress Europe” on illegal migration takes
place in Yerevan
RA President condoles with death of Yasir Araffat
NKR President receives representatives of business circles of Armenia
Presentation of report “International Investments in 2004” to be held
in Yerevan
Polling station to be functioning in Armenia for Ukrainian citizens
participating in second tour of presidential elections
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RA PARLIAMENT HEAD RECEIVES POLITICAL DIRECTORS OF GERMAN AND FRENCH
MFA
YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. RA Parliament Head Arthur Baghdasarain
received political directors of German and French MFA. During the
meeting the guests noted that pay familiarization visit in Caucasus
and it is very important to them to determine perspectives of
regional development, considering the fact aht EU pays special
attention to given region.
Talking about Armenian-Turkish relations Baghdasarain stressed that
Armenia is not against Turkish entry in EU, but thinks that double
standards should not be used in given issue. L.D. –0–
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PRESENTATION OF FILM “FORTRESS EUROPE” ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION TAKES
PLACE IN YEREVAN
YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. Presentation of film “Fortress Europe”
on illegal migration took place today in Yerevan. The film was shot
in Norway on assets of Czech charity organization People in Need. The
film describes situation of immigrants in Istanbul, which is
considered “gates of Europe”. According to estimations, 10 of 100
immigrants arrive in Turkey from Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and
Afghanistan.
Armenian mission of Czech organization operates in Armenia since Sep
2003 and follows the goal of provision of humanitarian assistance to
vulnerable groups of population. Organization has hot line (tel. 52
21 21), where people can receive consultations on the law on
migration and difficulties than can have Armenians in Czech Republic.
L.D. –0–
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RA PRESIDENT CONDOLES WITH DEATH OF YASIR ARAFFAT
YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. RA President Robert Kocharian condoles
with death of Yasir Araffat. In telegram addressed to Acting Leader
of Palestinian Autonomy Rauhi Fattuh, Kocharian highly estimated the
contribution of Araffat in protection of national rights of his
people and from the name of Armenian people and himself personally
presented condolences to Palestinian people and relatives of Yasir
Araffat. L.D. –0–
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NRK PRESIDENT RECEIVES REPRESENTATIVES OF BUSINESS CIRCLES OF ARMENIA
YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. NRK President Arkady Gukasian received
representatives of business circles of Armenia. The parties discussed
issued related to economic cooperation between Armenia and NKR,
stressed the necessity of clear regulation of these relations in
legal field, offered to organize business forum in NKR.
The parties also discussed the construction of North-South highway
and expressed readiness to assist in realization of this program. The
President expressed confidence that this activity will encourage also
representatives of Armenian Diaspora.
Today, Gukasian left for United States for participation in
tele-marathon on Nov 25 on fund raising for construction in Artsakh.
L.D. –0–
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PRESENTATION OF REPORT “INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS IN 2004” TO BE HELD
IN YEREVAN
YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. Presentation of the report
“International Investments in 2004” to be made in Yerevan on November
12. As UNDP Press Service told ARKA, the report will be presented by
Armenian Deputy Trade and Economic Development Minister Tigran
DAvtyan and Permanent Representative of and Coordinator of the UNDP
in Armenia Lise Grande. Te participants also will discuss the
business environment in Armenia with the representatives of the
business circles, state structures and donor organizations. “The
growth of the direct investments in Armenia restored in 2002-2003.
During the recent years South Caucasus recorded essential growth of
the foreign investments that mainly were targeted at oil industry of
Azerbaijan and oil transportation project via Georgia.”, the press
release mentions.
According to the Armenian National Statistical Service the inflow of
the foreign investments in Armenia in the first half of 2004 grew by
41.2% up to USD 106342.5 thou. v. the same period of 2003. The volume
of direct investments in Jan-Jun 2004 made USD 64738 thou. that is by
79.1% more as compared to the same period in 2003.
The largest investors in Armenia in the first half year of 2004 were
Greece, Argentina, USA and France the share of which were 39,07%,
15,11%, 14,28% and 12,92% respectively from all investments made in
the country. T.M. –0-
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POLLING STATION TO BE FUNCTIONING IN ARMENIA FOR UKRAINIAN CITIZENS
PARTICIPATING IN SECOND TOUR OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. A polling station will be functioning
in Armenia for Ukrainian citizens participating in the second tour of
presidential elections in Ukraine to be held on November 21, 2004. As
Ukrainian Embassy Press Secretary told ARKA, the Ukrainian citizens
may participate in voting at the polling station N15 attached to the
Ukrainian Embassy located in Yerevan, St. Arabkir, St 29, h. 5/1. Te
voting will be held on November 21 from 8.00 to 20.00. The voters
list includes all those Ukrainian citizens registered in the
Ukrainian Embassy. The Ukrainian citizens that are not registered in
the consulate and have no registration documents may until November
13, 2004 to present personal statement to the polling station
commission with request to include them in the list. In case if they
have registration document they may present a written document to the
polling station commission with request to include them in the list
any day, including the elections day.
To remind the majority of votes was collected by candidate to
president Victor Yushchenko – 39.87%, for Victor Yanukevich – 39.32%.
The difference was 0.55%. Due to this the Central Electoral
Commission of Ukraine appointed the second tour of presidential
elections. T.M. –0–
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